German Highlights Tour Package

German Highlights

Description

Bratwurst and beer, castles and cathedrals, and centuries of history and skilled craftspeople. The time has come to pack your lederhosen for the wonderful views and brews of Germany. From world-class cities to half-timbered towns and romantic river valleys to fairytale forests, we’ve compiled the country’s highlights for the ultimate Germany vacation. This encompassing tour of Germany kicks off in Frankfurt with a river cruise along the vineyard-dotted Rhine, picks up speed with a train ride from Cologne to Berlin, and then makes its way from the restored city of once war-ravaged Dresden to the best of Bavaria and the enchanting Black Forest.

DESTINATIONS & SIGHTSEEING

FRANKFURT
A welcome dinner at a local restaurant and a farewell dinner at your hotel

RHINE CRUISE

COLOGNE
Visit the cathedral; LF enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh

COLOGNE–BERLIN
By high-speed first-class ICE train

BERLIN
Guided sightseeing, take pictures of Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

DRESDEN
Orientation, see the Zwinger Palace Courtyard

BAYREUTH
Orientation of Wagner’s city, of festival fame

NUREMBERG
Walking tour including the Old Town; LF a dinner at Bratwurst Röslein restaurant

ROTHENBURG
Walking tour of the walled town

MUNICH
Guided sightseeing, visit Marienplatz

NEUSCHWANSTEIN
Guided visit of King Ludwig’s castle

LINDAU
Visit the island on Lake Constance

BIRNAU
Visit the baroque church

BLACK FOREST
Taste traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen and attend a woodcarving demonstration

HEIDELBERG
Walking tour of the Old Town; ride the funicular and visit the castle

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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

  • Day : 1 ARRIVE IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY Welcome to Frankfurt!

    At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
    Dinner

  • Day : 2 FRANKFURT–COLOGNE Views & Brews in Cologne

    RHINE RIVER Take a scenic cruise on the historic river.
    COLOGNE Visit the magnificent cathedral. Enjoy a beer at the Cölner Hofbräu Früh, one of Cologne’s famous breweries.
    Breakfast,Dinner

    LOCAL FAVORITE
    LOCAL TASTES For more than a century, the Cölner Hofbräu Früh has served its delicious Kölsch beer according to the family tradition started by the founder Peter Josef Früh. Raise your glass to timeless tradition and hospitality with Germany’s famous, foamy brews.

  • Day : 3 COLOGNE–BERLIN Historic Berlin

    COLOGNE Board the high-speed first-class ICE train to Berlin.
    BERLIN Guided sightseeing includes the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and picture stops at Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial.
    Breakfast, Dinner

    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the historic city of Berlin. Stop at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the symbolic heart of West Berlin, its towers rising as a symbol of peace between nations. See the vast Holocaust Memorial, the sombre site dedicated to the remembrance of the Jewish victims of the holocaust. Take photos of the symbolic monument to peace and unity at the Brandenburg Gate – Berlin's most famous landmark.

  • Day : 4 BERLIN The Boulevards of Berlin

    BERLIN Enjoy a free day to explore Berlin.
    Breakfast
    FREE TIME TIPS
    EXPLORE MORE Berlin is a city to be explored and enjoyed. See the street art of the East Side Gallery where a portion of the Berlin Wall now serves as a memorial of freedom painted by local artists. See the classic Cosmonaut mural in Mariannenstrasse or head to the Kreuzberg district for a leisurely stroll along Landwehr Canal.

  • Day : 5 BERLIN–DRESDEN German Jewels

    DRESDEN Enjoy free time for lunch. An orientation walk features the Zwinger Palace Courtyard.
    Breakfast
    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    CULTURAL GEM Explore the heart of Dresden with a walk to Zwinger Palace courtyard. Revered for its stunning Baroque architecture and beautiful gardens, this spectacular palace complex is the most famous building in Dresden.

  • Day : 6DRESDEN–BAYREUTH–NUREMBERG On Tap in Nuremberg

    BAYREUTH Take an orientation tour of Wagner’s city of festival.
    NUREMBERG Walking tour includes the Old Town. LF Dinner with local specialties at the Bratwurst Röslein restaurant.
    Breakfast,Dinner
    LOCAL FAVORITE
    LOCAL TASTES Bring a big appetite to dine on brats and beer in the biggest Bratwurst restaurant in the world! Enjoy authentic specialities at Bratwurst Röslein in the heart of Nuremberg’s town hall square, where warm welcomes have been greeting clients since 1493.

  • Day : 7 NUREMBERG–ROTHENBURG–MUNICH The Romantic Road

    ROTHENBURG Orientation walk and free time to browse before continuing to Munich.
    Breakfast
    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    CULTURE & TRADITION Get that old romantic feeling with a walk through the well-preserved medieval town of Rothenburg. Here, along Germany’s historic Romantic Road region, you’ll find half-timbered houses, medieval walls, and cobblestone streets, that will win your heart in the heart of Northern Bavaria.

  • Day : 8 MUNICH–OBERAMMERGAU- FÜSSEN AREA The Heart of Munich

    MUNICH Guided sightseeing includes Marienplatz with its Old and New Town Halls.
    OBERAMMERGAU Enjoy free time before departing for Füssen.
    Breakfast, Dinner
    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    CULTURE & TRADITION Experience the geographical and cultural heart of Munich at its Marienplatz, the town square since 1158. Stroll through the home of historic buildings, including the Old and New Town Halls in the picturesque heart and soul of the city.

  • Day : 9 FÜSSEN AREA: EXCURSION TO NEUSCHWANSTEIN Bavarian Blessings & A Storybook Castle

    FÜSSEN Spend a free morning in the Bavarian village.
    NEUSCHWANSTEIN Take a guided visit to King Ludwig’s castle.
    Breakfast
    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    LEGENDARY LIVES King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the “Fairytale King,” built a fantastical 1800s castle with all the modern conveniences (aka plumbing), while emphasizing the romantic vision of a storybook castle. His love for Wagnerian opera is literally plastered on the walls inside, with panoramas and frescoes of scenes from the composer’s great works. So romantic and fanciful of design, the Neuschwanstein Castle inspired Walt Disney’s blueprint of a castle fit for Sleeping Beauty herself.

  • Day : 10 FÜSSEN AREA–LINDAU–BIRNAU–BLACK FOREST

    LINDAU Explore the island on Lake Constance.
    BIRNAU Visit the Baroque church.
    BLACK FOREST Enjoy a traditional Schwarzwaldkuchen (Black Forest cake) tasting during dinner.

    Breakfast,Dinner
    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    ANGELS ABOVE THE VINEYARDS Nestling among the picturesque vineyards high above the lake rises the slender pinky-white tower of the magnificent baroque church of Birnau. Walk through the gates of this place of worship, and be transported to a different world filled with baroque opulence and religious devotion.

  • Day : 11 BLACK FOREST–HEIDELBERG–FRANKFURT Cuckoo Clocks & Castle Walks

    BLACK FOREST Enjoy a Cuckoo Clock demonstration at your hotel.
    HEIDELBERG Take a walking tour of the Old Town with a funicular ride to visit the castle.
    FRANKFURT Farewell dinner at your hotel.

    Breakfast,Dinner
    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    ARCHITECTURAL GEM Ascend 300 feet above Heidelberg to visit its historic castle, posing a commanding presence above the town below. The breathtaking Schloss Heidelberg features buildings and courtyards reflecting unique architectural eras, as well as the biggest wine barrel in the world! Just as the city below delivers a powerful view of the castle, you’ll take in the panoramic views of Heidelberg below the terraces and gardens of the hilltop fortress. Cast your eyes across the Neckar River and valley, with views as far as the Rhine plain and Mannheim on a clear day.

  • Day : 12 FRANKFURT Auf Wiedersehen, Germany!

    Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
    Breakfast

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